Civil Engineering Estimator

About Wills Bros Group

Wills Bros Ltd is recognized as one of Ireland's leading Tier 1 civil engineering and infrastructure contractors, known for delivering complex and high-profile projects across the nation. Due to ongoing expansion and a robust pipeline of major projects, the company is looking to onboard an experienced Civil Engineering Estimator at their Limerick office.

Role Summary

The Civil Engineering Estimator will be a key contributor within the pre-construction team, responsible for preparing competitive tenders, precise cost evaluations, and commercial documentation for prominent infrastructure developments. This permanent, full-time position offers a chance to work on a wide variety of infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, utilities, earthworks, and public works schemes throughout Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates, pricing schedules, tender submissions, and cost plans for civil engineering undertakings.
• Analyze technical drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, and tender documents to ascertain project scope and requirements.
• Solicit, evaluate, and compare quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Detect project risks, identify opportunities, outline exclusions, and recommend value engineering alternatives during the tender phase.
• Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal departments.
• Assist in preparing commercial clarifications, tender queries, and bid documentation.
• Keep meticulous records of all estimates, assumptions, quotations, and tender documentation.
• Collaborate closely with pre-construction, commercial, operations, and business development teams to ensure timely and accurate tender completion.

Candidate Profile

• Degree holder in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar fields.
• Between 3 to 5 years of practical estimating experience in construction or civil engineering sectors.
• Experience working with main contractors is highly advantageous.
• Solid grasp of civil engineering, infrastructure projects, heavy civil works, and public works schemes.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, commercial judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Capacity to interpret complex drawings, specifications, tender documents, and bills of quantities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational, communication, and attention to detail capabilities.
• Ability to operate independently while maintaining effective collaboration with diverse teams.
• A practical and commercially-aware mindset focused on solution delivery.

Career Growth and Support

Wills Bros emphasizes career progression by providing professional development programs, industry-recognized training, support for professional memberships such as Engineers Ireland, coaching, mentoring, and opportunities to engage in significant tender submissions. The organization offers clear advancement routes into estimating, pre-construction, commercial management, and leadership roles.

Benefits Package

• Attractive salary commensurate with experience
• 24 days annual leave excluding public holidays
• Pension scheme participation
• Income protection and death in service benefits
• Employee assistance program and digital healthcare services
• Bike to work incentive scheme
• Company-supported professional development and membership funding

Additional Information

This opportunity encourages candidates who are either actively seeking estimator roles or exploring future possibilities within civil engineering and construction. Wills Bros champions a culture focused on safety, professional growth, and project excellence. Applicants are invited for confidential discussions about career opportunities and are requested to apply directly without agency involvement.